River's new peak but still rising-Mayor

A record flood peak has been recorded at St George but the water levels are set to rise even further.

Gillard ahead of Abbott in latest poll

Julia Gillard has outstripped Tony Abbott as preferred PM for the first time in 9 months in the latest poll.

St George cut off by floodwaters

The inland Qld town of St George is now on its own after floodwaters submerge the only road out of town.

Qantas warn senators about law change

Qantas boss Alan Joyce warned a hearing that proposed legislation is a major threat to the airline's future.

Queen to mark 60 years on throne

The Queen has braved the cold and snow to attend church on the eve of her Diamond Jubilee anniversary.

Key wants Waitangi marae visit to stay

Waitangi Day celebrations at Te Tii Marae may end, following comments politicians may not be welcome.

Clean-up continues after Melbourne storm

Melbourne was lashed by severe winds and rain overnight, bringing down power lines and trees.

After UN veto, US floats Syria coalition

The US has called for an international coalition to support Syria's oppn after a UN resolution was vetoed.

NSW cleanup but Qld waters approach

Moree's residents are cleaning up but floods continue to isolate communities across NSW.

Romney has big win in Nevada

Mitt Romney has captured a clear win in the Republican caucuses in the western US state of Nevada.

Snow traps thousands in Bosnian villages

Bosnian authorities used helicopters to evacuate people in the heaviest snow the country has ever recorded.

Toddler drowns near St George

A toddler has drowned near the flood-stricken inland town of St George in southern Queensland.

More than 300 dead in Europe cold snap

The deadly cold snap that's gripped Europe for more than a week has claimed more than 300 lives.

Gillard won't call for leadership vote

PM Julia Gillard says she won't call a vote in caucus because she is confident in her leadership.

Another shooting in Sydney's southwest

A man has been shot three times in the leg in the latest shooting in Sydney's southwest.

Officials urge break with Syria

NSW govt bails out Reliance Rail

Snow and fog ground Heathrow flights

Joyce stays home as floodwaters rise

Oppn probe over Thomson, Aust Day

NatGeo and Cameron mourn dead filmmakers

Clinton urges friends of Syria to unite

Man seriously injured in Sydney accident

Talks on Greek bailout hang in balance

Search continues for teen swimmer in NSW

Body recovered in Roma floodwaters

Aus appalled at failure of UN Syria vote

Gillard reads riot act to Labor caucus

Locals bed down in evacuation centres

Protesters tell Syrians you're not alone

US 'disgusted' at UN veto on Syria

Top filmmakers die in NSW chopper crash

Protesters shorten Key's Waitangi visit

Warning as heavy snow hits UK

Gillard has support of caucus-Swan

Tens of thousands rally against Putin

Flood inquiry extended by four days

Qld's floodwaters move downstream to NSW

Mandatory evacuations for St George

Twelve killed in Egypt clashes

Syrian embassy in Canberra trashed

Gillard looks forward to Labor meeting